100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Test Bank - Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy 15th and 16th Edition by Nix | All Chapters $17.99   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

Test Bank - Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy 15th and 16th Edition by Nix | All Chapters

 5 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • Institution
  • Book

Test Bank - Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy 15th and 16th Edition by Nix | All Chapters

Preview 2 out of 12  pages

  • August 16, 2024
  • 12
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
avatar-seller
Test Bank - Williams Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy 15th
and 16th Edition by Nix | All Chapters


The massive edema of nephrotic syndrome is caused by

blockage in the nephron tubules.
a diet too high in sodium.
excessive fluid intake.
large protein losses in the urine. - ANSWER: large protein losses in the urine.

Classic symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis include

azotemia.
proteinuria.
ascites.
anemia. - ANSWER: proteinuria.

The microscopic functional units of the kidney are called

glomeruli.
tubules.
loops of Henle.
nephrons. - ANSWER: nephrons.

The most common type of kidney stone is composed of

calcium.
magnesium.
uric acid.
cystine. - ANSWER: calcium.

Disease conditions that can interfere with normal kidney function include

obstruction and infection.
chronic alcohol abuse.
anemia.
chronic caffeine intake. - ANSWER: obstruction and infection.

The "cleaning solution" used in hemodialysis is called the

urine.
filtrate.
plasma.
dialysate. - ANSWER: dialysate.

The bone disease osteodystrophy develops because of the kidneys' inability to

activate vitamin D.
absorb vitamin D.
excrete urea.
excrete calcium. - ANSWER: activate vitamin D.

For patients treated with dialysis, a good source of protein could be

, a scrambled egg.
green beans.
sherbet.
apple crisp. - ANSWER: a scrambled egg.

Azotemia refers to elevated blood levels of

cholesterol.
urea.
glucose.
amines. - ANSWER: urea.

The type of diet recommended for a person with a calcium stone depends on

fluid intake.
fiber intake.
body weight.
the composition of the stone. - ANSWER: the composition of the stone.

The sudden shutdown of kidney function as the result of traumatic injury is called

chronic kidney failure.
nephrosis.
acute kidney failure.
glomerulonephritis. - ANSWER: acute kidney failure.

A progressive increase in serum urea levels occurs in

nephrotic syndrome.
glomerulonephritis.
chronic kidney failure.
acute renal failure. - ANSWER: chronic kidney failure.

Symptoms of chronic kidney failure include

jaundice.
nitrogen retention.
euphoria.
the inability to sleep. - ANSWER: nitrogen retention.

Medical nutrition therapy for nephrotic syndrome includes

fluid restriction.
high potassium intake.
moderate protein intake.
high protein intake. - ANSWER: moderate protein intake.

The bone disease osteodystrophy is associated with

chronic renal failure.
nephrotic syndrome.
glomerulonephritis.
acute renal failure. - ANSWER: chronic renal failure.

Nephrotic syndrome, or nephrosis, is a disease that
results in the formation of kidney stones.
is caused by chronic hypertension.

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller phinta004. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

73314 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$17.99
  • (0)
  Add to cart